Starbucks Lime Coconut Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Coconut Bars
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½ cup butter, softened (salted or unsalted)
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⅔ cup brown sugar
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1 egg, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ teaspoon coconut extract
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1 ¼ cups flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup shredded coconut, plus extra for topping
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⅓ cup white chocolate chips, ideally mini-sized
→ Lime Frosting
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½ cup butter, at room temperature
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½ teaspoon lime extract
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1 ½ cups powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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Food coloring (optional)
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2 tablespoons melted white chocolate for drizzling
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, and set aside.
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Cream the butter and brown sugar together until creamy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and coconut extract, mixing until well combined.
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Fold in the flour, baking powder, salt, and shredded coconut until just combined and the flour mixture disappears. Fold in the white chocolate chips.
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Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-16 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.
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Whip the softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, lime juice, and lime extract together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
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Mix in a little lime green food coloring or a combination of yellow and green food coloring to achieve the desired shade. Stir until smooth.
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Frost the cooled coconut bars with the prepared lime frosting. Drizzle the melted white chocolate on top using a piping bag, ziplock bag, or spoon.
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Sprinkle with extra shredded coconut if desired, slice into squares, and enjoy. If preferred chilled, refrigerate until set.
# Notes:
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For best texture, allow the bars to cool completely before applying frosting.
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Chill the bars for a firmer texture if preferred.